Question 1

Describe Part II offenses of the FBI Crime Reports. Provide a few examples of these offenses.

Accepted Answer

Part II offenses of the FBI Crime Report

Question 2

The advantages of FBI Crime Report data include which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  provide long-term information on trends in crime 
B)  give accurate estimates of the extent of violent crime 
C)  include crimes reported and unreported to police 
D)  all of the above 
E)  none of the above 
A)  provide long-term information on trends in crime 
B)  give accurate estimates of the extent of violent crime 
C)  include crimes reported and unreported to police 
D)  all of the above 
E)  none of the above

Question 3

Describe the strengths and weaknesses associated with FBI Crime Report data, particularly arrest data. Focus your discussion on how these strengths and weaknesses affect estimates on the extent of delinquency and trends in delinquency.

Accepted Answer

The FBI Crime Report data, particularly

Question 4

What is the most common reason why individuals do not report victimizations to the police?

Accepted Answer

A)  Victims believe that the police will not arrest the offender. 
B)  Victims believe that the police will hold them (the victims) accountable for the crime. 
C)  Victims view the victimization as a personal or private matter. 
D)  Victims have a criminal record themselves. 
A)  Victims believe that the police will not arrest the offender. 
B)  Victims believe that the police will hold them (the victims) accountable for the crime. 
C)  Victims view the victimization as a personal or private matter. 
D)  Victims have a criminal record themselves.

Question 5

Researchers attempt to discover if juveniles are telling the truth on self-report surveys by:

Accepted Answer

A)  threatening the use of lie-detector tests 
B)  using drug tests 
C)  asking friends and family about the juveniles' delinquent behavior 
D)  all of the above 
E)  none of the above 
A)  threatening the use of lie-detector tests 
B)  using drug tests 
C)  asking friends and family about the juveniles' delinquent behavior 
D)  all of the above 
E)  none of the above

Question 6

The Uniform Crime Reports (published by the FBI) include the following information:

Accepted Answer

A)  number of arrests 
B)  number of crimes 
C)  characteristics of the people who were arrested 
D)  all of the above 
A)  number of arrests 
B)  number of crimes 
C)  characteristics of the people who were arrested 
D)  all of the above

Question 7

Describe two methods discussed in the text that police may use to distort crime data.

Accepted Answer

One method discussed in the text that po

Question 8

Major problems associated with arrest data include the fact that:

Accepted Answer

A)  most crimes are not reported to the police 
B)  it is difficult for police to detect most crimes on their own, even crimes occurring in public 
C)  police have a difficult time catching offenders 
D)  police often release suspected offenders 
E)  all of the above 
A)  most crimes are not reported to the police 
B)  it is difficult for police to detect most crimes on their own, even crimes occurring in public 
C)  police have a difficult time catching offenders 
D)  police often release suspected offenders 
E)  all of the above

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT a Part I offense?

Accepted Answer

A)  arson 
B)  motor vehicle theft 
C)  larceny-theft 
D)  burglary 
E)  vandalism 
A)  arson 
B)  motor vehicle theft 
C)  larceny-theft 
D)  burglary 
E)  vandalism

Question 10

Why do self-report surveys often underestimate the extent of serious delinquency?

Accepted Answer

Self-report surveys often underestimate

Question 11

A major problem associated with arrest data is the fact that most delinquent acts do not become known to the police. Identify the reasons why police do not discover most delinquent acts and explain how this affects estimates on the extent of delinquency and trends in delinquency.

Accepted Answer

There are several reasons why police do

Question 12

As discussed by Agnew and Brezina, "We often hear a lot about delinquency from family members, friends, the news media, and politicians. Unfortunately, a lot of the information that is presented is misleading or wrong." What are the three things you should be wary of when others are discussing delinquency?

Accepted Answer

When discussing delinquency, it is impor

Question 13

Which statement is TRUE regarding juveniles who underreport serious offenses in self-report surveys?

Accepted Answer

A)  These individuals may possess low self-control. 
B)  These individuals may have various cognitive limitations. 
C)  These individuals may be uneasy about revealing personal information. 
D)  All of the above statements are true. 
A)  These individuals may possess low self-control. 
B)  These individuals may have various cognitive limitations. 
C)  These individuals may be uneasy about revealing personal information. 
D)  All of the above statements are true.

Question 14

Examine ways to improve the accuracy of self-report data in terms of sampling and questionnaire design and implementation. Consider how researchers could get a more representative sample of the juvenile population, as well as how they could design and administer the surveys to increase the truthfulness of responses.

Accepted Answer

There are several ways to improve the ac

Question 15

In 2015, ___of violent crime victimizations were reported to the police.

Accepted Answer

A)  3% 
B)  47% 
C)  80% 
D)  99% 
A)  3% 
B)  47% 
C)  80% 
D)  99%

Question 16

Describe ONE of the new methods of administering self-report surveys that appears to substantially reduce the amount of underreporting. What are the strengths of this new method?

Accepted Answer

One new method of administering self-rep

Question 17

The most commonly used official statistics are:

Accepted Answer

A)  referral data from juvenile courts 
B)  confinement data from the juvenile corrections system 
C)  arrest data from the police 
D)  conviction data from juvenile courts 
A)  referral data from juvenile courts 
B)  confinement data from the juvenile corrections system 
C)  arrest data from the police 
D)  conviction data from juvenile courts

Question 18

List the eight Part I/Index Offenses of the FBI Crime Reports. Provide a definition of each of the eight offenses.

Accepted Answer

The eight Part I/Index Offenses of the F

Question 19

Discuss at least three ways that some recent self-report surveys attempt to correct problems associated with earlier self-report studies.

Accepted Answer

1. Utilizing more advanced survey design

Question 20

Agnew and Brezina acknowledge that "despite recent advances in forensics and other crime-fighting technologies, the arrest and punishment of offenders remain far from certain." In general, why is the certainty of arrest and punishment relatively low? Do offenders realize that arrest and punishment are far from certain? How does this affect offenders' decisions to commit future crimes?

Accepted Answer

The certainty of arrest and punishment i

Exam 2: How Is Delinquency Measureding the Extent of Rape

Describe Part II offenses of the FBI Crime Reports. Provide a few examples of these offenses.

The advantages of FBI Crime Report data include which of the following?

Describe the strengths and weaknesses associated with FBI Crime Report data, particularly arrest data. Focus your discussion on how these strengths and weaknesses affect estimates on the extent of delinquency and trends in delinquency.

What is the most common reason why individuals do not report victimizations to the police?

Researchers attempt to discover if juveniles are telling the truth on self-report surveys by:

The Uniform Crime Reports (published by the FBI) include the following information:

Describe two methods discussed in the text that police may use to distort crime data.

Major problems associated with arrest data include the fact that:

Which of the following is NOT a Part I offense?

Why do self-report surveys often underestimate the extent of serious delinquency?

A major problem associated with arrest data is the fact that most delinquent acts do not become known to the police. Identify the reasons why police do not discover most delinquent acts and explain how this affects estimates on the extent of delinquency and trends in delinquency.

Which statement is TRUE regarding juveniles who underreport serious offenses in self-report surveys?

In 2015, ___of violent crime victimizations were reported to the police.

Describe ONE of the new methods of administering self-report surveys that appears to substantially reduce the amount of underreporting. What are the strengths of this new method?

The most commonly used official statistics are:

List the eight Part I/Index Offenses of the FBI Crime Reports. Provide a definition of each of the eight offenses.

Discuss at least three ways that some recent self-report surveys attempt to correct problems associated with earlier self-report studies.

What Is Delinquency and How Does It Differ From Adult Crime

How Much Delinquency Is There, and Is Delinquency Increasing

Who Is Most Likely to Engage in Delinquency

What Is a Theory and How Do We Test Theories

Strain Theory

Social Learning Theory

Control Theory

Labeling Theory

The Life Course

Is Delinquency More Likely in Certain Types of Situations

Group Differences in Delinquency

Individual Traits

The Family

The School

Delinquent Peers and Gangs

Other Social Influences

Pulling It All Together

Policies and Programs

The Police

Juvenile Court and Corrections

The Juvenile Justice System

The Strategies of Deterrence and Incapacitation

The Strategies of Prevention and Rehabilitation

What Should We Do to Reduce Delinquency

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